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Toolkit Purpose
Purpose
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About Us
FVPSA’s Relationship with Indigenous Nations
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History
Framing the Background and Historical Context of Indigenous People
The “Age of Discovery” and the Destruction of Indigenous Culture
What is the “Age of Discovery”?
How did Columbus “discover” America?
What is the Doctrine of Discovery?
Why does this matter today?
What is Manifest Destiny?
What is the Dawes Act?
References
Boarding School Era
What is the Boarding School Era?
Why were boarding schools created?
What role did Chrisitan missionaries play at the boarding schools?
What happened to the children?
What is the connection between the boarding schools and land ownership?
How did Indigenous Nations resist?
What is the continuing impact of the Boarding School Era on Indigenous Nations today?
What is the connection between boarding schools and the Indian Child Welfare Act of 1978?
What is the Indian Child Welfare Act 1978?
Sovereignty of Indigenous Nations
What is sovereignty?
How was sovereignty established for the Indigenous Nations in the lower 48?
What is a treaty?
What is the history of the treaties between the US Government and Indigenous Nations?
How have treaties been modified?
What are Tribal Treaty rights?
Federal and State Tribal Recognition
What are federally recognized tribes?
How do Indigenous Nations achieve federal recognition?
What are state recognized tribes?
Jurisdiction
What is jurisdiction?
What is civil jurisdiction in Indian country?
What is criminal jurisdiction under VAWA 2013?
Which government holds jurisdiction?
What is the Tribal Law & Order Act?
What is the significance of VAWA 2013?
Oklahoma Supreme Court Decision
What was the case?
Why is this case important?
What is the impact of this ruling on criminal offenses?
Public Law 280
What is Public Law 280?
What was the impact of Public Law 280?
How does this impact the Indigenous Nations in my state?
How does Public Law 280 address domestic and/or sexual violence?
Alaska Natives
Native Hawaiians
Who are the Native Hawaiians?
What is the foundation of Hawaiian culture?
How did Hawaii lose its sovereignty?
What is the native language of Hawaii?
What is the ‘okina?
Is the native language still spoken?
How was the land taken from the Native Hawaiians?
What are the “ceded” or “trust” lands?
How was the land ceded?
How is the land being protected currently?
How have racial policies impacted the indigenous communities?
How have racial policies been enforced against the indigenous communities?
What role did sexual violence play in the colonization of Hawai’i?
How have the Indigenous population‘s numbers been affected?
What is the current effect of the small population of “full-blooded” Native Hawaiians?
What is the impact of the military presence?
What is being done to reclaim the native Hawaiian history, language and culture?
Tribal Consultation
What is Federal Tribal Consultation?
What is the purpose of Tribal Consultation?
What happens at Tribal Consultation?
Can I attend a Tribal Consultation?
What to expect
Domestic Violence & Tribal Consultation
What is State Tribal Consultation?
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Funding
FVPSA Funding Overview
History
Purpose
Funding Allocation
Tribes and Federal FVPSA Funding
Federal FVPSA Funding Overview
Accessing Federal FVPSA Funds
Tribal Consortiums
State FVPSA Funds and Tribes
The Need
Accessing State FVPSA Funds
Ensuring Accessibility to State FVPSA Funds
Meaningful Collaboration
State Planning and Statewide Needs Assessments
Statewide Needs Assessments
State Planning
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Relationships
Framing the Relationship Between State Domestic Violence Coalitions (SDVCs) and Tribal Coalitions
History of Tribal Coalitions
How did domestic violence advocacy begin in Indian Country?
How and when did Tribal Coalitions come into being?
What does the Tribal Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Coalitions Programs support?
What is the role of the Tribal Coalitions?
How many Tribal Coalitions are there currently?
What is the service area for a Tribal Coalition?
How do Tribal Coalitions serve Indigenous Nations?
How do Tribal Coalitions differ from State Domestic Violence Coalitions?
Alliance of Tribal Coalitions to End Violence
Is there a national network of Tribal Coalitions?
What is the purpose of the Alliance?
History of State and Territory Domestic Violence Coalitions
When did the domestic violence movement begin?
How many State and Territory Domestic Violence Coalitions are there?
What is the criteria to be a federally designated domestic violence coalition?
What is the role and purpose of State and Territory Domestic Violence Coalitions?
How do coalitions work with local programs?
Comparing State/Territory Coalitions and Tribal Coalitions
Building Relationships Between State & Territory DV Coalitions and Tribal Coalitions
How to build relationships between coalitions
Practice Cultural Humility
Treat as Equals
Be a Learner
What is another way to build relationships?
Building Equitable Partnerships
What is an equitable partnership?
Why are equitable partnerships important?
What are some examples of equitable partnership?
What are some examples of how State coalitions can support Tribal coalitions?
Examples of equitable partnerships
Strong Hearted Native Women’s Coalition
Wabanaki Women’s Coalition
Southwest Indigenous Women’s Coalition
Support for Tribal Programs
When should State and Territory Domestic Violence provide support to Tribal domestic violence programs?
What are the best practices for outreach?
Can tribal domestic violence programs be members of the coalition?
What if there is not a tribal domestic violence program in my state?
Where can coalitions seek resources and assistance to support tribal programs?
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